Policy review urged for winter road closures

The Member for Monaro, Steve Whan, is calling for a more flexible policy towards road closures in the high country during winter.

Mr Whan wants the Roads and Traffic Authority to review its policy of mandatory closing alpine roads even when they are not covered in snow.

He says Tourism Snowy Mountains has identified the road between Perisher and Charlotte Pass as an important tourist attraction.

"At the end of the season there are often periods where there is no snow on the road and it could be open for tourists, so we are just trying to achieve a sensible outcome where the road can be open for tourists when there isn't snow on it," he said.

"Obviously in blizzard conditions, we are more than happy because it means that the runs are working and the skiers are out there."